Editing Suzuki GT750

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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''Suzuki GT750'''
|image            = [[File:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-0.jpg|250px]]
|aka              = Water Buffalo, GT750J, GT 750 J, GT 750
|manufacturer     = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1971 - 1978
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Sport/Touring]]
|engine           = 738cc [[Liquid cooled]] [[two-stroke]] [[straight-three]]
|bore_stroke      = 70.0mm x 64.0mm
|compression      = 6.7:1
|top_speed        = 119 mph (192 km/h)
|power            = 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque           = 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|fuel_system      = 3x [[Mikuni VM Series|Mikuni VM32]]
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK B6ES}} '72-74<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '75-77
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '72-77
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-disc <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
Rear: Swinging Arm Fork With Adjustable Shock Absorber
|brakes           =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.25-19}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.00-18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 57.52 inches (1461 mm)
|length           = 87.2 inches (2215 mm)
|width            = 34.02 inches (864 mm)
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 251.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.75 gallons
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      = [[Honda CB750K]]<br />[[Triumph Trident]]<br />[[Kawasaki H2]]
|quarter_
}}
[[File:suzuki-gt750-1972-1977-1.jpg|right|thumb|Suzuki GT750 Ad]]
[[File:suzuki-gt750-1972-1977-0.jpg|right|thumb|Suzuki GT750]]
The '''[[Suzuki]] GT750''' was a in-line three, two-stroke Sport/Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1972 and 1977. It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM.   This bike is heavy, comfortable, economical and extremely smooth, the GT 750 is capable of high 13/seconds standing start quarter miles.  This [[Suzuki]] [[motorcycle]] was known as the '''Water Buffalo''' to many riders, also known as '''The Kettle''' in the U.K.,  Suzuki had officially nicknamed it the '''Le Mans'''.  It was a 750cc 2-Stroke triple.

==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] in-line three, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 64.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 739.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging Arm Fork With Adjustable Shock Absorber. The GT750 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.52 inches (1461 mm) long.  




==Two by Three==
The early 1970s showed [[Kawasaki]] and [[Suzuki]]'s response to [[Honda]]'s already legendary [[Honda CB750K|CB750K]] by inaugurating the new technique of transverse three-cylinder two-stroke engines.   Just as the[[ Triumph Trident]] was in simple terms, one and a half of the their 500cc twin, the '''GT750''' shared the 70x64mm bore and stroke dimensions of the [[Suzuki T500|T500]] along with similar porting.  If the layout was the same, the offerings of the two rivals represented very different philosophies. The air-cooled [[Kawasaki H2]] was a supersports machine with out-of-the-ordinary performance: over 125 mph top speed and a standing quarter in 12.1 seconds. The Suzuki was a real GT: heavier, larger and with a water-cooled engine.

==Two Errors of Judgment==
Suzuki's main error lay in not having foreseen the trend of the market towards sportier machines. A second fault was retaining a front drum brake while Honda, Kawasaki (on its [[Kawasaki H1|H1 500]] and 750) and [[Yamaha]] (on the [[Yamaha XS650|XS650]]) had already opted for discs.  They would later almost over correct (in a positive manner) all these errors in the 80s with their introduction of the [[Suzuki GSX-R750]].
==Extraordinary Track Machine==
Built until 1977, when it appeared in the catalog alongside the four-stroke [[Suzuki GS750|GS750]], the GT took a long time to build up its image. It was small consolation that it had spawned an extraordinary track machine, the [[Suzuki TR750|TR750]].

However, the GT was an excellent touring mount which marked a turning point in the history of the two-stroke. Reliable and mechanically silent, possessed of remarkable torque, it was a docile road bike, unlike the Kawasaki, which was brilliant but noisy and guzzled gas.

==1972 GT750J==
<gallery>
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750J.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750J
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-0.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-1.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-2.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-3.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-4.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-5.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-6.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-7.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-8.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-9.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-10.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-11.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-12.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Black-0.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Black-1.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Black-2.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Black-3.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Black-4.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
</gallery>

*FRAME #: GT750-10001
*ENGINE #: GT750-10001
*ENGINE TYPE: 738cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: 310
*COLOR: Newport Blue, California Burgundy
* Dual, front drum brakes
* Headlight mounts and housing, side covers and radiator covers primary color
* Water cooled

==1973 GT750K==
<gallery>
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750K.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750K

Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-1.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-2.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-3.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Red-0.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Red-1.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Red-2.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Red-3.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Red-4.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Red-5.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Red-6.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
</gallery>

*FRAME #: GT750-31253
*ENGINE #: GT750-31357
*ENGINE TYPE: 738cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: 310
*COLOR: Royal Red, Royal Blue
* Dual, front disc brakes
* Chrome radiator covers
* Locking flip-up gas cap

==1974 GT750L==
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750L]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]]
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*FRAME #: GT750-40247
*ENGINE #: GT750-43041
*ENGINE TYPE: 738cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: 312
*COLOR: Firemist Orange, Firemist Blue
* Chrome [[air cleaner]] covers
* Chrome headlight mounts and housing
* Silver radiator covers
* Digital gear indicator
* Power increased to 70hp @ 8500 rpm

==1975 GT750M==
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750M]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]]
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*FRAME #: GT750-52823
*ENGINE #: GT750-57533
*ENGINE TYPE: 738cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: 316
*COLOR: Gypsy Red, Jewel Gray
* New tank stripes
* Black dust seals on lower forks, instead of fork boots


==1976 GT750A==
<gallery>
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750A.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750A
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-White-1747-0.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in White
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-White-1747-1.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in White
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-White-1747-2.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in White
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-Water-Buffalo-Blue-3055-0.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-Water-Buffalo-Blue-3055-1.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-Water-Buffalo-Blue-3055-2.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-Water-Buffalo-Blue-3055-3.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
Image:1976-Suzuki-GT750-Water-Buffalo-Blue-3055-4.jpg|1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
</gallery>

*FRAME #: GT750-61729
*ENGINE #: ..... GT750-67558
*ENGINE TYPE: . . . 738cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: . . . 316
*COLOR: Coronado Blue, Ontario Orange
* New tank stripes
* Locking gas cap cover
* Dropped '''Le Mans''' nickname

==1977 GT750B==
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]]
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*FRAME #: GT750-75739
*ENGINE #: ..... GT750-82605
*ENGINE TYPE: 738cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: 316
*COLOR: Red, Black
* Black headlight mounts, housing and side covers
* Front fender without supports
* New tank stripes




==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/karatekas-and-co#suzuki-gt750 Karatekas and co]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hustruer#suzuki-gt750 Hustruer]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/finche-ce-guerra-ce-speranza#suzuki-gt750 Finché c'è guerra c'è speranza]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/napoli-spara#suzuki-gt750 Napoli spara]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/linsolent#suzuki-gt750 L'insolent]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/squadra-volante#suzuki-gt750 Squadra Volante]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-piu-bella-serata-della-mia-vita#suzuki-gt750 La più bella serata della mia vita]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-satanic-rites-of-dracula#suzuki-gt750 The Satanic Rites of Dracula]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/i-ragazzi-della-roma-violenta#suzuki-gt750 I ragazzi della Roma violenta]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/money-movers#suzuki-gt750 Money Movers]

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